HumanRights

Abakaliki: The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested Nwankpu James, a self-styled prophet, for allegedly abusing and humiliating a child accused of witchcraft. The Commissioner of Police, Mrs Hope Okafor, …

PART FIVE: Political Shari’a Mass weddings in Northern Nigeria have become a recurring spectacle: governors sponsor ceremonies, dowries are paid, household items are distributed, and hundreds of couples are ushered …

Iran’s rulers are tightening their grip on a restless nation, combining brutal executions with the recruitment of children into the country’s war effort. On Wednesday, 18‑year‑old guitarist Amirhossein Hatami was …

Gbenga Adamolekun Jigawa: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised the need for ethical reporting on children to safeguard their future, particularly amid prevailing challenges in Northern Nigeria. The …

New York: The United Nations has issued an urgent call for immediate, stronger solidarity and unwavering political will to eliminate racial discrimination worldwide, as leaders marked the International Day for …

Lagos: Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning that the state task force will be dissolved if any of its personnel are found …

Abuja:  Iran has called for justice and lasting peace for Palestinians as the world marked Quds Day, observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan. Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi …

The project to expand protected areas and boost tourism was cancelled in 2024 following human rights abuse allegations. Kehinde Adegoke | ICIJ  Villagers in Tanzania have filed a formal grievance …

Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against the Independent Corrupt Practices and …

New York: Rapporteurs at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) reported that conflict-related sexual violence against women, as documented in their recent findings, increased …